If the problem persists, make sure you can browse websites in Internet Explorer, even if IE isn't your default browser. Skype uses IE for some functions and IE cannot be in work offline mode for Skype to function.

If you can browse normally with IE, clear IE's cache. In IE click on Tools > Internet Options > General > Browsing history > Delete.

Did that correct the Skype problem?

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Re: SKYPE HOME UNAVAILABLE

I posted my solution elsewhere also. I fixed my problem on both my XP and windows 7 PCs. Uninstall Skype, delete data and program folders reinstall Reinstall skype, DO NOT CHECK "sign me in when Skype Starts" on opening page. Its a pain to type in your password each time but it fixed the problem for me. If you can uncheck "sign me in when Skype Starts" the problem might also be fixed for the next and subsequent start ups.

Re: SKYPE HOME UNAVAILABLE

I followed your recommendations but still get the same message "Skype home is unavailable ---"

I noticed when I removed the program and all files with "Skype" in their name then reinstalled the beta version that my ID, password, and contacts from the previous install remained. That suggests that everything was not deleted. Are there other files/folders that I should remove?